New York from Weehawk

Britische Grafik 1820–1830, 1823

The image depicts a view from an elevated vantage point, showing a serene expanse of water dominating the middle to distant sections. The horizon line is high, revealing a distant cityscape silhouette against the sky with buildings and chimneys. Sailing vessels and a steamship navigate the water. The landscape is rocky and wooded with a dirt path where a person on horseback and a pedestrian are visible, leading towards buildings among trees. The style is detailed with fine brushstrokes defining leaves and grass. The color palette includes muted tones like greens, browns, blues, and grays blending harmoniously.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1820–1830
Date
1823
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on wove paper
Dimensions
40 × 62.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a view from an elevated vantage point, showing a serene expanse of water dominating the middle to distant sections. The horizon line is high, revealing a distant cityscape silhouette against the sky with buildings and chimneys. Sailing vessels and a steamship navigate the water. The landscape is rocky and wooded with a dirt path where a person on horseback and a pedestrian are visible, leading towards buildings among trees. The style is detailed with fine brushstrokes defining leaves and grass. The color palette includes muted tones like greens, browns, blues, and grays blending harmoniously.

Britische Grafik 1820–1830